(a) (1) Each establishment within the City for which a liquor license or permit is granted shall be operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of the City of Wayne and the State of Michigan. Upon any violation of this chapter, the City Council may, after notice and hearing, request the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to revoke such license and/or permit.
(2) Upon any violation(s) of this chapter, the City will notify the licensee of the specific violation(s) and afford the licensee an opportunity to come into compliance with this chapter. Licensee must reach compliance in that time established by the City Manager, but in no event more than ten days after notification to licensee by City of such violation. Absent compliance within that time established by the City Manager, the City may hold the above mentioned hearing and request that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission not renew and/or revoke such license and/or permit.
(b) Before filing any objection to renewal or request for revocation of a license or permit with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, the City shall serve the licensee with notice and proceed in accordance with this chapter, as may be amended. The City shall serve the licensee by first class mail mailed at least ten days prior to the hearing with notice of hearing, which notice shall contain, the following:
(1) Date, time and place of hearing.
(2) Notice of the proposed action.
(3) Reasons for the proposed action.
(4) Names of witnesses known at the time who will testify.
(5) A statement that the licensee may present evidence or any testimony that may refute or respond to the claims of adverse witnesses.
(6) A statement requiring the licensee to notify the City Attorney's Office at least three days prior to the hearing date if they intend to contest the proposed action, and to provide the names of witnesses known at the time who will testify on their behalf.
(c) Upon completion of the hearing, the City Council shall submit to the licensee and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission a written statement of its findings and determination.
(Ord. 2007-20. Passed 10-16-07.)